Company
Takashimaya
Date of signature
11 November 2008
Signatories
Takashimaya, UNI global union, Takashimaya Labour Union, JSD
Key objectives
“The Social Partnership Framework at the national and Global levels. Takashimaya Co., Ltd. And its social partners, Takashimaya Labour Union and UNI Global Union have agreed to take social responsibility to the global level to develop the company and to strengthen mutual partnership based on social dialogue. (…) Takashimaya labour Union and UNI Global Union agree to act based on the universally-recognised principles on environmental, labour and human rights (…)”
Duration
Indefinite
Applicable law
Not defined
Implementation and dissemination
Implementation:
“Takashimaya Co., Ltd., Takashimaya Labour Union and UNI Global Union shall be responsible for the administration and implementation of this agreement. To that end they will engage in ongoing dialogue. (…)
Dissemination:
“Takashimaya Co., Ltd. will provide information concerning this agreement to all offices inside and outside of the country. (…) To ensure effective and appropriate application of this agreement, Takashimaya Labour Union will put an effort into promoting the correct understanding of the contents of this agreement among the workers it represents and improving their ability to implement it. (…) To assist Takashimaya Co., Ltd. apply this agreement, UNI Global Union will use its global network to provide the company with appropriate information.”
Review and monitoring
Not defined
Dispute settlement and sanctions
Dispute settlement:
“When any differences arises from the implementation of this agreement which cannot be solved autonomously within the company, UNI Global Union will mediate with the parties in conflict and make the utmost effort to reach a peaceful solution.”
Related texts
Main topic
Fundamental labour rights,
Secondary topic(s)
right to organize and bargain collectively, trade union recognition and rights, no discrimination, forced labour, child labour, sustainability.